Rumania Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rumania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.648 N,1 32.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.710800
  • Longitude: 1.535733
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUMANIA
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 592
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1570/56 10.3.56 AGROUND 058 DEG, 1.98 MILES FROM LONG SAND BN. MASTS AND FUNNEL SHOW. INS AS DW (MAST & FUNNEL). - NM 606/56. H1570/56 28.4.59 WHEELHOUSE, STERNHEAD AND MASTS VISIBLE AT HALF FLOOD. APPROX 3FT 6INS. (HMS VIDAL). 17.2.56 WATER OVER MAIN DECK AT CENTRE LINE AT LOW WATER. HAS 5 DEG LIST TO PORT. (LL 16.2.56). H2847/67 27.2.68 FUNNEL NO LONGER SHOWS. SCOUR AROUND WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 28.6.67). DELETE '& FUNNEL' FROM LEGEND. 9.5.68 AMEND TO DW (MASTS). BR STD. H42132/70 11.4.79 LOCATED 5.10.78 IN 514237N, 013215E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SINGLE MAST DRIES 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. HEIGHT ARRIVED AT BY OBSERVING WHEN TOP OF MAST AWASH. (SOISS, HI 60D/78). AMEND TO DW MAST, DRIES 3MTRS. BR STD. HH090/481/01 26.11.90 OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN. MAST STILL CLEARLY VISIBLE DRYING 3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 481). HH232/540/03 14.12.92 MAST STILL SHOWS. (J BRIGGS, 5.10.92). HH090/995/01 15.1.03 LOCATED IN VICINITY BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON DCS3 OR E/S. INSPECTED VISUALLY AT LW. NO EVIDENCE OF A MAST WITH DRYING HEIGHT. FULLY SURVEYED. AMEND TO FOUL IN LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 995). - NM 1118/03. RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2024. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2024
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FAQ

Where is the RUMANIA wreck located?

The RUMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.648 N,1 32.144 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RUMANIA?

The seabed around the RUMANIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the RUMANIA sink?

The RUMANIA sank on Feb 11, 1956.

When was the wreck of the RUMANIA discovered?

The wreck of the RUMANIA was discovered in 1956.

What country did the RUMANIA belong to?

The RUMANIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RUMANIA?

The RUMANIA had a tonnage of 592 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUMANIA?

The RUMANIA is classified as a tug.

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